
Proskauer boosts China fund formation capabilities
Global law firm Proskauer has recruited Yong Ren to its private investment funds group as a partner. He previously worked at Mayer Brown and, before that, at Ropes & Gray and Simpson Thacher.
Based in Beijing, he represents GP and LP clients in areas ranging from fund formation to management and compliance. In addition to working with PE firms in the US, Europe and Asia, Ren has also advised...
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